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Blade Symbols
The vampire family lines are descended in
“tribes” with a common name and tattoo design being particular to
each. In BLADE, Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) uses the vampire council as
part of his plan to raise the Blood God. The transformation ritual in
the Temple of Eternal Night allows the various powers of each vampire
type to be transferred to Frost, conferring on him the powers of La
Magra, the Blood God.
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ASHE
- The Ashe Tribe are the most sensitive to those elements most
traditionally used to combat vampires. Ultra violet rays,
sunlight, silver and garlic are have a stronger effect on
these vampires.
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CIANTETO
- This Cianteto Tribe is from Mexico, supposedly raised from
the dead by the same witches that gave Montezuma his immense
power. A warrior caste, they have the strength of ten men and
regenerate limbs lost in battle.
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DRAGONETTI
- The Dragonetti
Tribe are influential sorcerers dating back to pre-Medieval
times, who were reincarnated and returned to Europe. They
consider themselves as the first pure bred vampires.
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FAUSTINAS
- The Faustinas Tribe are believed to have gained their
“pure blood” status by practicing Santaria. Along with
physical strength, they also can control minds, matter and the
elements. Faustinas can only be terminated with a silver stake
though the heart and must also be decapitated or they will be
reborn with more power than they possessed before. The House
of Erebus has twelve members and eleven tribes, two seats
being held by the Faustinas identical twin female leaders.
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LIGAROO
- This Ligaroo Tribe is from France. During the night, they
shed their skin, turning into a ball of fire to methodically
stalk their prey. They feed only from the jugular and are the
only Tribe that hoards blood for use later.
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LEMURE
- The Lemure Tribe of Rome were originally evil spirits that
inhabited corpses and turned the dead into immortal night
stalkers. Known for their ability to seduce their prey, they
are beautiful denizens of the dark and frequently underground
raves and Goth clubs.
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KOBEJITSU
- This marking signifies members of the Kobejitsu Tribe who
are proficient assassins known as the Death Ninjas. Strong and
agile possessing unusual stamina, the Kobejitsu can be
identified by their red, bulging eyes. They are the only
members of the House of Erebus that do not cast a shadow.
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LOBISHOMEN
- The Lobishomen Tribe are linked to werewolves from Brazil.
It is believed that the original Lobishomen were killed by a
werewolf and returned to the earth as a vampire. Given the
number of deaths attributed to werewolves, the Lobishomen is
the largest clan in the House of Erebus.
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VON
ESPER - The Von
Esper Tribe are the most violent and ruthless members in the
House of Erebus. They are efficient assassins and are easily
swayed or involved when bloodshed is to be taken.
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UPIER
- The Upier Tribe are born with a full set of teeth and razor
sharp fangs. Originally from Eastern Europe, these vampires
are particularly lethal and feared because of their ability to
hone their deadly skills at an young age.
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PALLINTINE
- The Tribe of Pallintine hails from the Baltic region and are
some of the wealthiest industrialists in the Vampire Nation.
Their vast wealth has allowed them to blend into society
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